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Nicky Bandini
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Writer, broadcaster and presenter. The Guardian, ESPN, BBC & more.
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Nicky Bandini @nickybandini.bsky.social · May 4
Had to take a step out of my sports writing comfort zone this week to say a thing that needed to be said.

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Labour promised trans people dignity. I am not sure it knows the meaning of the word | Nicky Bandini
The terror I felt after coming out as a trans woman was assuaged by the acceptance I encountered in the real world. Someone should let our policymakers know, says football writer and broadcaster Nicky...
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Proper Roy of the Rovers goal from McTominay, that!
October 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Euro @footballweekly.bsky.social tomorrow with @larssivertsen.bsky.social @nickybandini.bsky.social @sidlowe.bsky.social

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October 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Two goal comeback in injury time for Juventus against Dortmund, after a two goal comeback to beat Inter at the weekend. 8 goals scored total across the two games.

They're certainly not a great team right now. But they are a very entertaining one.
September 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Tomorrow's @footballweekly.bsky.social

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September 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Domenico Tedesco has taken the helm at Fenerbahçe, replacing Jose Mourinho. But is he the man for the job? 👀

Also, which national team surprised us? And is Memphis Depay a legend? 🇳🇱

@radiodotun.bsky.social, @andybrassell.bsky.social & @nickybandini.bsky.social answer on #AskOTC! 👇 t.co/84MNxTpaYu
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September 12, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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Get your questions in 👇👌

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September 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Gattuso and the grinta, PSG v France and European international sides (including u21s) increasingly leaning on Saudi-based players. This week’s @otcpod.bsky.social w/me @radiodotun.bsky.social @nickybandini.bsky.social lnk.to/otc
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September 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Sometimes may be good, sometimes may be sh*t.

Today, @nickybandini.bsky.social explains to Dotun and @andybrassell.bsky.social why Gennaro Gattuso’s famous quote is very applicable to his Italy team.

Plus, PSG have fallen out with Deschamps and France.

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On The Continent - A European Football Podcast
Welcome to On The Continent, the dedicated European football feed brought to you by the Football Ramble. Dotun Adebayo and Andy Brassell are joined by the best European football experts to dissect the...
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September 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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🦁 COME ON ENGLAND! Thomas Tuchel’s men won 5-0 against Serbia, who hadn’t lost at home for two years … until now!

🫣 Elsewhere, Ireland lost to Armenia, who are ranked 105th in the world.

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September 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Tomorrow's @footballweekly.bsky.social

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September 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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The international break is all but over! ✅

Europe's major leagues are set to return this weekend, so be sure to get your questions in for #AskOTC with @radiodotun.bsky.social, @andybrassell.bsky.social and @nickybandini.bsky.social! 👇
September 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Guardian live show in London this Thursday! Tickets still available! I'm coming all the way from Brighton so really you have no excuse not to be there.
September 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Jamie Vardy is about to sign for Cremonese. Yes, really. So what exactly is he walking into?
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Jamie Vardy gears up for another underdog story at feelgood minnows Cremonese | Nicky Bandini
Fans sang for the striker to ‘take us to Europe’ as he arrived in Italy to join an unfancied team brimming with positivity
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September 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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ALSO. A few tickets left for Guardian Football Weekly
LIVE

Thurs 11th Sept. Me, @barryglendenning.bsky.social, @jonawils.bsky.social @nickybandini.bsky.social, @jonathanliew.bsky.social

Plus special guests

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August 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Scott McTominay with the first goal of the new Serie A season.

Picking right back up where we left off!
August 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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An hour to go until the new Serie A season! Easily enough time to read my preview for the Guardian www.theguardian.com/football/202...

And check out our discussion about it on the latest @otcpod.bsky.social with @andybrassell.bsky.social and @radiodotun.bsky.social

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Napoli and Conte stand as a rare point of continuity before Serie A restart
Twelve of the 20 Serie A clubs have changed manager, including six of the top eight, in a season with more question marks than certainties
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August 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Gianluigi Donnarumma edges closer to Manchester City, should Ederson be looking elsewhere? 🤔

Also, what's next for Ademola Lookman? And what league will be the most competitive?

@radiodotun.bsky.social, @andybrassell.bsky.social & @nickybandini.bsky.social answer all on #AskOTC! 👇

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On The Continent - A European Football Podcast
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August 22, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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Marseille never shy from drama, but a bust-up on matchday one? 😳

Rowe and Rabiot clashed, got suspended, and then put on the transfer list.

@radiodotun.bsky.social, @andybrassell.bsky.social & @nickybandini.bsky.social dissect. Plus Serie A kicks off and Bayern lift the Super Cup 👇

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On The Continent - A European Football Podcast
Welcome to On The Continent, the dedicated European football feed brought to you by the Football Ramble. Dotun Adebayo and Andy Brassell are joined by the best European football experts to dissect the...
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August 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Tomorrow's @footballweekly.bsky.social

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August 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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*PANEL ANNOUNCED*

FOOTBALL WEEKLY LIVE. SEPT 11th. AT THE TROXY EAST LONDON

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August 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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31 years after watching Italy lose a final on penalties on a big screen in my dad's home town, went back there yesterday to see his sister, my aunt, buried in the same cemetery where he is. Then watched England win a final on penalties together with my brother in an Irish pub in Bologna.
July 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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🦁 They've done it again. England left it uncomfortably late to beat Italy 2-1 in their semi-final.

👀 The Lionesses will play either Spain or Germany in the final.

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July 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Always such a strange experience for me 🇮🇹 v 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. I've never cheered harder for an England goal than Chloe Kelly's in 2022 but I've probably never been more heartbroken by one than her goal tonight. Go on the Lionesses in the final ma bravissime pure le Azzurre. Un'estate inaspettata di Notti Magiche
July 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Rarely more gutted for an Arsenal player to score. But gods she is magic
July 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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SEVEN?
July 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM